Its Fall in Cold Lake and if you haven't experienced our Fall before than you may be in for a bit of a shock! It lasts approximatelly 3 weeks! So not a lot of time to do those little things around the house to get ready for winter and the -30 degrees that we can expect. Here are the top 5 things to do in your home to get ready for winter:

1. Check window and door weather stripping and replace as required.

2. Have your furnace and other gas appliances checked by a professional and address any deficiencies.

3. Change batteries in smoke detectors and check fire extinguisher expiration dates.

4. Have chimneys checked and cleaned prior to firing up the fireplace or wood stove.

5. Replace furnace filter and have vents cleaned.